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The Dangerous Revival of “Heroin Chic”

Heather Hayes — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000

A tweet by the New York Post declaring that “heroin chic is back” and curvy bodies are out caused a great deal of backlash earlier this month, with body positivity influencers like Jameela Jamil highlighting the dangerous consequences of this 90s and 00s trend. The tweet came amid increasing numbers of very thin models walking […]

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Eating Disorders in Older Adults

Heather Hayes — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 09:23:24 +0000

Eating disorders are commonly associated with young adults and teenagers, while little attention is given to eating disorders in older adults. However, eating disorders in older people are more prevalent than one might guess, with a 2012 study reporting that up to 13% of women aged 50 and over have experienced symptoms of eating disorders […]

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When An Eating Disorder Intervention May Be Necessary

Heather Hayes — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:38:39 +0000

If you think a loved one may be suffering from an eating disorder, it is worth intervening as soon as possible. Many suffering from such disorders may be reluctant to seek help or even talk about it, so it’s vital that an intervention takes place. In the early stages of an eating disorder, intervention and […]

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